salaryRent is higher than in 66% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.2 years of household income. Most homes (79.5%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 59.8% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $77,440 a year. That is $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Indiana cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Indiana. It is number 127 of 132 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Westfield?
Share of households by yearly income. 49.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Westfield
| Size | Westfield | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,358 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,855 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,035 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,941 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Westfield overall?
Everyday prices in Indiana overall are 7% below the U.S. average (index 93.3, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Westfield, so the Indiana figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Westfield
Life in Westfield
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Westfield?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,018 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $425,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $42,570 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Westfield, IN?
Renting in Westfield costs a median of about $1,936 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Indiana median is $1,219.
How much do I need to make to live in Westfield?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $77,440 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Westfield cheap or expensive?
Westfield is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.5% of the typical household income of $132,428. It ranks 127th cheapest of 132 Indiana cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Westfield?
The median homeowner in Westfield pays $3,802 a year in property taxes, about 0.89% of the median home value.
Is Westfield more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Indiana are 7% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Westfield?
The median home value in Westfield is $425,700, about 3.2 times the typical yearly household income.
54,677 people live in Westfield. Numbers are typical (middle) values.